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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This study is about the ¿Ulama and their educational reforms in Marawi City. It focuses on the effectiveness of their educational role in addressing the need of the Muslims. The ideas originated from the ¿Ulama are the reason for the expansion of Islamic knowledge in Marawi City. The efforts of the ¿Ulama brought the true light of Islam on the Maranaws removing most of the mystery and mysticism in the early pagan teachings. They call people to revive the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) by enjoining good and forbidding un-Islamic practices and infuse a fresh breath of Islamic learning. The numerous Madaris and integrated schools in Marawi city were initiated by the ¿Ulama. Madrasah and integrated schools are the centers of Islamic learning,and the places for gaining righteous and divine knowledge. Madaris,Mosques,and limited numbers of Integrated Islamic institutions in the country particularly in Marawi where scholars impart Islamic knowledge and instill Islamic piety through their example and teachings.Finally, one of the issues confronted the ¿Ulama in their educational reform is the lack of subsidy since the government rarely heeds the educational development of the Muslims.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Over the last part of the 20th Century and the beginning of the 21st, alternative reality films have increases prodigiously. These films reflect tje growing collective fear that discerning true reality is impossible. These films like those of the fifties that reflected the fear of Communists and the nuclear bomb are used to assuage our anxiety as the world beocmes less contrete and much more techo- computer conscious. By examinating these films and their theorical foundations we become informed of the how and why of these influences on our thinking and behavior. In the growing world of filma and media studies this book will be of interest in the study of the historical-social impact of film.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Banking sector plays a vital role in the economic development of a country. It is also an integral part of the financial system of a modern industrial economy. Modern banking in India could be traced back to the establishment of Bank of Bengal on January 2, 1809, the first joint-stock bank sponsored by Government of Bengal. In 1921 the three presidency banks were merged to form the Imperial Bank of India, with the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1935, the central banking responsibilities that the Imperial Bank of India was carrying on came to an end. Banking sector reforms in India are aimed at induction of best international practices and technological changes for competing globally. Today, twenty years after the economic liberalization which began in 1991, we have a vibrant banking sector, powered by both improved- efficiency public sector banks and growth-hungry private ones. This Book ¿Changing Scenario of Indian Banking Industry¿ is a modest attempt to cover all important issues regarding Indian Banking Sector. The main aim of present Book is to summarize the long journey of Indian Banking System.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -ICT and microfinance is not catch-22 but a reality push to increase outreach in sustainable manner. This book particularizes discussions and critical analysis for explaining the logic of feasibility and operationalization of ICT based initiatives for increasing access spectrum of diversified microfinance services in the fringe areas of any developing country. This practical guide demonstrates value chain system approach to address the deepening crisis of outreach and sustainability in providing microfinance services. This highlights gaps in electronic banking, core MIS technology issues, description of business model architecture and contentious policy and market related issues to turn towards this new shift. Pakistan has been selected as a case study because it is still whipped by massive substance of poverty and its position in the top quartile of global microfinance industry make it interesting subject. Public & private sector has constructed the social and spatial milieu for providing microfinance services and continuously crafting new ways to increase sustainable outreach.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 96 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A strong image is one of the key long-term success factors for a brand. After examining the meaning and the function of a brand, this research suggests how to improve its image. In particular, the book analyses the essential elements in managing a successful hotel brand. It evaluates the differentiating strategies to stay competitive and attract more guests. An emphasis is placed on the advantages achieved by building emotional connections and encouraging long-term relationships with customers. As empirical evidence, a study was undertaken to determine the impact that emotions play in the consumers' purchasing decision with a lodging facility. This research would be useful for hospitality professionals to better understand guests' needs and take adequate steps to improve their experiences. Consequently, they would be able to attract more loyal customers, increase their revenues and brand recognition.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 60 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This research describes the Private Equity (PE) investment activity within Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Europe, focusing on Italy and Uniyed Kingdom. SMEs are very relevant for the development of the economy, and it will be analyzed what are the main tools that PE uses to create value and to improve the growth of the companies. After the explanation of the Private Equity activity developments during the last decades and a glance at the modifications that have occurred in this in investment activity, the attention is given to Italian and English deals implemented in the last ten years, looking at the structural and performance changes that occurred at the end of the deals and a short time later. Finally, a multivariate regression has been implemented, analyzing the most relevant contributions to the companies' changes.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 72 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -A corporate university essentially can be designed to focus organizational resources in strategically developing human capital and is clearly linked to the strategic objectives of organizations for enhancing competitive advantage. Not all big companies have a corporate university, but some of them are considered as great corporations because of having a special venue for a range of premier training and development programs like a corporate university. This book provides some theoretical and empirical contributions which enrich academic literatures focusing on corporate universities. The examples written here are based on case studies in General Electric Company and Intel Corporation. Both are excellent as well as learning organizations which can be used as a ¿benchmarking' for other companies. The analysis should help shed some light on this exciting part of HRM atmosphere, and should be especially valuable to professionals and academicians in training and education program for keeping any individual ahead of the fast-paced technology industry.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This work explores how Kenyan women's opportunitiesfor education and economic empowerment have changedover time, beginning with colonialism and ending withthe changes brought about by the Kenyan Constitutionof 2010. The first chapter reflects on the author'spersonal experience and research in Mombasa, Kenya,while the remaining chapters utilize research onKenya as a whole. Women's past and presentopportunities are contrasted to those of men, with anemphasis on the specific changes in recent decadesthat have affected Kenyan women's opportunities.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -In recent years it has emerged that SME's are the backbone of the European economy and a major source of entrepreneurial innovation and skills. Very little academic literature exists on how these enterprises cope with decision making and how family owned enterprises differ in their decision making processes. This book investigates decision logic and outcomes, drawing conclusions as to whether these determine organisational performance and goals. The case study entrepreneurial team is explored by applying theories in relation to their cognitive processes and decision making. Heuristics, biases and entrepreneurial characteristics are prevalent and although difficult to eliminate completely, they can be used to the organisations advantage in conjunction with decision making modes. Finally, exit strategies and recommendations are offered to the entrepreneurial team to ensure the companies long term prosperity and survival.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 112 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Zimbabwe experienced one of the highest inflation rates of our time. The greater part of the population lived below the poverty line and there was immense suffering. As is the case when such crisis happen, women and children are often identified as the vulnerable groups, but the elderly rarely get much attention. This book explores the living conditions the elderly found themselves under these circumstances. It identified an old age institution which was supposed to play a central role in protecting the elderly and sought to establish if under such harsh conditions such institutions could function effectively. It also presents some of the coping strategies which some elderly people employed in order to survive.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The main objective of this work is to construct and implement a LIBOR market model and a Swaptions market model for the South African market.In his Thesis, Victor Gumbo starts by recapitulating the basic theory of arbitrage pricing, forward measures and term structure models for zero-coupon bonds. He goes on to describe and analyze the LIBOR market models. Apart from the standard models, he goes on to discusses market practice and provides numerous formulae for pricing as well as terminal measure existence. In Chapter 3, he gives a similar outline for Swap Market models. It should be emphasized that these models are quite complicated from a theoretical point of view but Victor manages to give an extremely pedagical account of this difficult theory.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The main aim of my thesis was to figure out if the adoption of unconventional communication strategies within the fashion industry has led to effective results in terms of profitability. The choice upon the unconventional communication tactics in fashion segment rather than traditional ones was driven by the fact that in last years, various forms of unconventional communication are both, one of the most utilized marketing tactics by different industries and it entails lot of different practices that might turn out to be blurred in identifying their effectiveness whether not. I analyzed Italian communication campaigns adopted by Levi's, Diesel, and Athletes World characterized basically by guerrilla and social network practices followed in some cases also by viral spots.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Since the Stone Age, the institution of war has been on a spectacular odyssey, so has been the perennial quest for inventing and reinventing the sophisticated weaponry. Despite myriad of sedulous endeavors, over the time, to fashion out normative structures to potentially forestall the war-borne catastrophes, the reign of violence has been stubbornly rampant. The 9/11 terrorist attacks against United States followed by unprecedented military response through the employment of combat drones beyond the actual combat zones in Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, has pressed the ¿reset' button of the war terrain. The Drone Age thus, envisages the zero gravity, where both jus ad bellum and jus in bellum are more fluid and amorphous and ready to be exploited by powerful states. The perceived acquisition and use of WMDs by terrorists is yet another somber challenge of the ¿Drone Age'. In the backdrop of this gloomy scenario with deleterious consequences to the global peace and security, the study, besides identifying the issues and challenges to the law of armed conflict, ventures upon a sober debate to underscore the need to fix the anomalies.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 76 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This theoretical study presents the different phasesfor the evolution of Basel Accords since 1988, andthe continual efforts of Basel Committee on bankingsupervision to set out an effective framework toimprove the banking sector governance andperformance. In literature, compliance with Baselrequirements concerning minimum capital requirements,powerful supervision and effective market disciplinethrough information transparency and disclosure hasattracted many researchers to study its impact onbank performance and cost of capital. In spite of therisk-based capital adequacy, regulatory andsupervisory requirements set by Basel Accords, thefinancial crisis 2007, which causes instability andturmoil in the whole banking sector, was inducedmainly by weak risk management measures, such asstress testing and other risk management tools thatwere unable to forecast the losses and the adverseunexpected outcomes and determine the size of capitalneeded to overcome severe shocks.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The large international brands often get all the attention when the potential of the Chinese luxury fever is discussed. Instead this book investigates the drivers of success for the numerous small international luxury brands that currently are flooding into China. Through a case study of two of the most progressive Scandinavian design firms in China ¿ Georg Jensen and Rosendahl ¿ 7 drivers of success for small- and medium-sized firms are identified. The book is based on field studies and interviews with executives from the case firms, Danish embassy executives and professors in China and Denmark. The objective is to make China more accessible to the many small and medium-sized enterprises that currently refrain from market entry because of the incalculable nature of China's 1.3 billion consumers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The Fisher effect, one of the oldest paradigms of Financial Economics, has been scrutinized for decades. Behind the large body of academic literature lies the intuitive idea that nominal interest rates should adjust to changed expectations of inflation, leaving the real rate unaffected. Despite the amount of attention the theory has received, the empirical evidence is not nearly conclusive. This book lends considerable weight in support of the Fisher Effect, by modeling the equation under realistic conditions, and relaxing some of the assumptions commonly present in the empirical literature. The assumption of Rational Expectations is circumvented through use of new survey data on inflation from the Consensus Forecast. The model also allows for active monetary policy, using four different monetary regimes: the US, Euro Area, Switzerland, and Sweden. The evidence suggests that interest rates fully adjust to changes in the expected level of inflation, and debt markets act rationally when forming expectations of inflation. This book may be of particular use to monetary or financial economists, and in financial and academic institutions.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 92 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book examines family planning in India. It explores the significance of marriage, family formation and the stages within it. The author studies some of the factors associated with fertility behavior, such as those of marriage, son preference and 'ideal' family size. The factors underlying fertility behavior in the classical texts in India with special reference to marriage, family, family size and composition are taken into consideration. The book then goes on to evaluate the Family Planning Programs till the Eighth Five Year Plan in this context.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The practice that has come to be known as cyber- squatting originated at a time when most businesses were not savvy about the commercial opportunities on the Internet. Some entrepreneurial souls registered the names of well-known companies as domain names, with the intent of selling the names back to the companies when they finally woke up. In technical parlance, this is called cyber squatting. This book is a humble effort to place a clear picture regarding this scenario by taking into account the national and international efforts and attempts to curb this and at the same time also to make some recommendations that the author feels would make the present system more effective and result achieving and result oriented.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The book is about Net Zero Energy developments. The book gives several examples, from around the globe, of developments that are environmentally friendly, net zero energy and that uses green technology. It asks questions whether this is the future of Real Estate Development or whether commercially viable models are envisaged in the near future. How far (now or in the future) is a total net zero energy development Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 68 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book explores the degree to which Malawi is in compliance with its treaty based obligations under human rights law with regard to reducing maternal mortality. It critically examines human rights obligations and State responsibility in this regard. The central argument advanced in this monograph is that State compliance with its international human rights obligations and commitments is a vital component for reducing maternal mortality. Thus, this book explored Malawi's human rights treaty obligations and other commitments meant to reduce maternal mortality. It seeks to understand whether Malawi has complied with its human rights obligations in line with UN guidelines for reducing maternal mortality. In this monograph, Levi analyses the right to health in order to understand Malawi's compliance with its obligations to prevent maternal death. Since Levi has also taken into consideration the economic development of Malawi as a developing nation, many of his proposals can also be meaningful in many countries in Africa and beyond. It can also be used by health practitioners working in developing countries; students in human rights and health care studies as well as policy makers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The genesis of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) in 1993 marked the emergence of a non-state forest governance in promoting wise uses of forest resources. Nonetheless, the FSC certification has been perceived by some governments to threaten their national timber industries. As a response, some governments created their own certification schemes with the view to compete with the FSC. This book first oulines the development of the Indonesian Ecolabeling Institute (LEI) and the Malaysian Timber Certification Council (MTCC). However,the national schemes then opted to pursue different paths; The LEI has converged with the FSC, while the MTCC has continued to oppose the FSC. This book analyses the different political directions of the national schemes from the early establishment until the mid of 2005.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 84 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -As the prevalence of both nutritional deficiencies and disorders co-exist among children, it is inevitable that both are studied in a particular population. Five each of Matriculation, Corporation and Panchayat schools were selected from Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu State in India. A sample of 6190 children were selected and their background information was studied with respect to demographic, socio-economic status, lifestyle practices and family medical history. For a sub sample of 1852 children, their child rearing and weaning practices was found out from their mothers. The health status of children was assessed using anthropometry, clinical and biochemical estimations. Food intake of all the children was found using three day recall while for obese children, weighment survey was conducted. Three intervention programs were carried out for the obese children. The school food service was assessed in terms of type of foods served and sanitation. The impact of education on the food service personnel was found to be significant.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This work delved into the extent to which persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHIV) can be said to be enjoying the ¿four (4) Access' (4As) element of the right to health in Zambia. In conducting this work two questions were sought to be answered; (a) to what extent does the right to health exist in Zambia And (b) to what extent does a PLWHIV enjoy the 4As element of the right to health in Zambia In the end, this work came to a number of conclusions such as, (i) under International Human Rights Law, the right to health contains the following interrelated and essential elements, the precise application of which depends on the conditions prevailing in a particular State: (a)Availability, (b) Accessibility, (c) Acceptability, and (d) Quality otherwise referred to as Appropriateness, (ii) international instruments that although ratified and assented to by Zambia cannot be applied unless they are domesticated, and (iii)the Constitution provides for the right to health, or at least something related to that right as a non justiciable right, otherwise known as a Directive Principle of State Policy.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 64 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Embarking on a corporate transformation requires an effective leadership to build the underlying structure, drive implementation, measure and manage the ongoing process of achieving goals. But first, the process of strategic planning needs to be in place to chart the direction, strategies and actions. Many small or not-for-profit companies belief only large businesses can afford the time and personnel to develop a sound plan. However, anyone who wants to grow and compete in the marketplace needs to know some of the game plans - and strategic management is a major part of any successful business. Applied Strategic Management presents the direct application of strategy frameworks and tools to define market objective and focus that would transform an ailing country club into a club of choice. The work aims to embed a strategic management practice into the club's operation as its leadership looks for ways to improve its performance. It is a useful reference for anyone who sees the value of a systematic and strategic approach to grow an organization of any size.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -While the recruitment of Social Media within a firm's media plan is today nearly considered a ¿routine activity' in the vast majority of sectors, the same cannot be asserted for what concerns Social Media's adoption by industries where the Value Chain is greatly influenced by the interaction between economics, management and creative and intellectual attributes. In fact, for what concerns these sectors, the adoption of these latter has been very recent and has developed exponentially only within the last couple of years. Six different real initiatives, carried by six different companies pertaining to either the Luxury or Fashion (both low and high end) sectors have been reported and analyzed. The acclaimed discretion that these industries apply to their numbers and other types of data impaired the possibility to carry a respectable quantitative analysis. The conclusions were hence mainly drawn by the study of the six cases and supported in part by some unofficial numbers retrieved by reliable sources such as Audiweb, the Social Media Monitoring program ¿Scoutlabs' and reports from the consulting companies Nielsen and McKinsey.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 100 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -Indian Economy: Development Prospects provides acomprehensive survey of those development planningmodels that have served as the theoretical basis toIndiäs successive five year plans. By doing so theauthor has illustrated the progress made by thedevelopment economics over the period coveredespecially by the aspects relevant to India. Theauthor address the following question;¿ How rapidly is the Indian economy (and its threesectors- agriculture, manufacturing and servicesector) growing ¿ How sustainable is our growth performance ¿ What are the prospects of Indian economy and itsextrapolation to the year 2050 ¿ How important is the business environment formanufacturing industry.The tries to suggest various ways and means forenhancing the competitiveness of Indian Economy andits sub-sectors which have potential for globalcompetitiveness; current strength and constraints ofidentified sectors; and recommend sectors specificpolicy initiatives as may be required for augmentingthe growth of manufacturing sector.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 104 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -With globalization and internationalization, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an increasing role in the world today. The focus of this book is on the effects of FDI on economy for the Eastern European country Czech Republic (CZ), which has evolved much since transition in 1989. With the boom in FDI popularity, a rise in the need for surveys in the area has come, and a lot of academic literature exists on how best to utilize this new arena for investing ventures. Taken into consideration, that the boom in FDI in CZ first came in 1998, reliable periodic data has only recently been obtainable. This book therefore, provides a more reliable analysis of FDI in CZ than earlier, with empirical data derived from CZ manufacturing from the period 2005-2006. Differences between foreign and domestically owned firms with respect to wages and productivity are analysed, together with ¿spillover¿ and ¿crowding out¿ effects. The analysis help shed some light on effects of FDI on CZ economy, and should especially be useful to domestic companies, government officials or business people.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 80 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -This book examines the practice of strategic management, in indigenous firms and to ascertain the impact of strategic management on corporate success. A sample of forty firms drawn from cottage industries, small scale enterprises, medium scale enterprises and large scale firms were drawn from the population,using stratified sampling. The major findings of the study are that (a) only 17 percent of the firms engaged in deliberate and systematic strategic management, (b) 57 percent were disorganized in their practice of strategic management and 25 percent made no attempt whatsoever (c)The economic and the industry/competitive factors were found to be the most favorable factors for the firms (d) Strategic management was found to be positively related to corporate success. The study concluded that most Entrepreneurship firms are involved in some level of strategic management and that strategic management improves corporate success, and thus recommends that managers need to be more organized in their practice of strategic management in order to facilitate the growth and success of their firms.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 88 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware -The actuality of this book is determined by the urgent necessity of the comprehension of the modern situation in Russian media education, the realization of the theoretically and methodically grounded system of the media education, promotes the forming of the students' media acknowledgement and individual critical and creative thinking. As for future teachers, this system also prepares it for the conduct of the media education lessons, special courses in the schools, lyceums, colleges, culture centers. This book will be useful for media educators, scholars, university students, teachers.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 120 pp. Englisch.